Department Head & Full Professor (Tenured) - Department of Agricultural Education and Communication

Job Title

Department Head & Full Professor (Tenured) - Department of Agricultural Education and Communication

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Step into a leadership role at Tarleton State University as the Professor and Department Head for Agricultural Education and Communication, where innovation meets tradition. This dynamic department, housed within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, is dedicated to advancing education, fostering impactful research, and building bridges between students and the agricultural industry through unique opportunities like hands-on internships and global study experiences. Join us in shaping the future of agricultural education and communication while supporting the vibrant community that Tarleton proudly serves.

The Department Head provides academic and administrative leadership for the department. The Department Head manages faculty, staff, and student affairs; plays a key role in budget and resource management; oversees strategic planning; and represents the department to external stakeholders. This role is responsible for fostering excellence in teaching, research, and service, while promoting the strategic goals of the department, college and institution. This position reports to the Dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

This is a 12-month tenured* position located primarily on Tarleton State University’s main campus in Stephenville, Texas. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching responsibilities indicate. The position requires occasional travel to all campus locations served by the department. It is expected that the Department Head will also fulfill teaching and research duties sufficient to hold the rank of a tenured Full Professor.

*Tenure upon arrival would be granted through approval from the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents.

50% Administration:

Leadership and Strategic Planning

• Vision: Collaborate with the department faculty and staff to establish a vision for the department in alignment with the overall vision of the school, college, and the university.

• Strategic Planning: Lead the shared development and implementation of a departmental strategic plan.

• Institutional Collaboration: Work with the college dean and their leadership team, as well as administrative leadership in academic affairs and across institutional divisions to fulfill the institutional strategic plan Tarleton Forward 2030.

Budget and Resource Allocation

• Financial Oversight: Develop and manage the department’s budget in collaboration with college and university administration.

• Resource Allocation: Oversee the allocation of departmental resources, including equipment, lab space, technology, and office space.

• Reporting: Work with the university budget specialist for record keeping and university reporting.

Academic Program Development and Continuous Improvement

• Curriculum Assessment: Ensure the ongoing review, development, and modification of curriculum to take advantage of cutting-edge technologies, and to meet the evolving needs of students, accreditation standards, and industry expectations.

• Program Assessment: Ensure review and evaluation of existing academic programs, using data to enhance quality and ensure alignment with institutional goals.

• Program Development: Work with department and university partners to propose and develop new undergraduate and graduate programs, including interdisciplinary programs, majors, minors, certificates, etc.

• Accreditation Compliance: Ensure that